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THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Bitobit under license from Taito, THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure is a full remake of the classic arcade game about the little bird on a big adventure. As Tiki, go on an adventure that covers the forests, caves and labyrinths, all to save Phee-Phee and the other Kiwis that…
BOULDER DASH 40TH Anniversary – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by BBG Entertainment, Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary is a special celebratory release of the classic puzzle game, about grabbing gems in dangerous caves. Take on a selection of brand new stages, while also having the option to experience new ports of the classic games that established the series. This title…
Book of Korvald – Console Review
Overview – developed by Punching Donut and Shady Corner, with porting/publishing by Eastasiasoft, Book of Korvald is a side scrolling action adventure, taking place in a bloody Nordic landscape. As Korvald, embark on a violent rampage against the church and eldritch horrors, beyond human comprehension on a mission of revenge. This version of the game…
Lost Gems – Bomberman ’94 (PC-Engine)
Hello again and welcome to Lost Gems, the feature series where I discuss titles that have been forgotten, abandoned or pulled from circulation. This week is a follow-up to a previous feature from last year, covering another title from explosive puzzle series Hudson Soft for the NEC PC-Engine. So let us take a look at…
Street Combat Fighting – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed and published by Upscale Studio/APPWILL COMPANY, Street Combat Fighting is a 3D brawler that uses low-poly models for the fighters, as well as the “combat arenas”. As the street fighter, take on a variety of opponents, from construction workers, to punks and hipsters in street combat. This title is available on Nintendo…
Ys X: Proud Nordics – Nintendo Switch 2 Review
Overview – developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, Ys X: Proud Nordics is an enhanced release of the most recent entry in the Action RPG series. The newest adventure of Adol Christin, the young adventurer takes him to Obelia Gulf, where he encounters a threat that could devastate the archipelago. This new…
Retro Revival – Console Archives: Cool Boarders (various)
Hello and welcome to a new instalment of Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic titles that have been given a new lease on life. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations in part or as a whole. This week, I am covering a classic game from UEP Systems, which has been…
Millennium Runners – Steam Review
Overview – developed by Commodore Industries and published by Over The Game, Millenium Runners is a futuristic anti-gravity racing game where players race at breakneck speeds. Take on the challenge of the high speed races, taking place across varied environments across earth and on planets away from it. This title is available for the steam…
Lost Gems – Snowboard Kids (Nintendo 64)
Hello and welcome back to Lost Gems, the series where I discuss titles that have been lost, forgotten or simply abandoned. Following the theme for the season, I have another winter sports game that was released for the Nintendo 64, developed by Racdym and published by Nintendo and Atlus. So it is time to take…
Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors – Nintendo Switch Re-Review
Overview – developed by NatsumeAtari and Tengo Project, with publishing by ININ Games, The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a full remake of the Super Nintendo game, The Ninja Warriors Again. This updated release features high definition sprites, enhanced sound and new content, reviving the title for a new generation. The console release…
Retro Revival – Crossed Swords: ACA NEOGEO (Various)
Hello and welcome back to Retro Revival, the series where I cover classic games that have been given a second chance of life. Here I discuss HD remasters, emulated ports and compilations, in part or as a whole. This week, I will be starting my odyssey into the NEO GEO library for this feature, starting…
StarLightRiders: HyperJump – Review
Overview – developed by LunarCitySeven and published by Eastasiasoft, StarLightRiders: HyperJump is an arcade style bullet hell shooter, with frantic shooting action. As the pilot of the HyperJump ship, take down the alien invasion that is attempting to take over the earth, with their goal to destroy all life. This version of the game is…
Lost Gems – Steep Slope Sliders (SEGA Saturn)
Hello and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or pulled from official distribution. After a brief hiatus, we are back with a classic winter sports title for the SEGA Saturn, which also released in an altered form for the SEGA ST-V hardware. So it is time…
Stunt Bike Extreme – Steam Review
Overview – developed and published by Hyperkani, Stunt Bike Extreme is a Motocross time trial game, with players taking on challenging courses across a variety of locations. As a Motocross pro, take on the challenges with perilous jumps, hazardous obstacles and adrenaline pumping set pieces like jumping a train. This version of the game is…
Cladun X3 – Nintendo Switch Review
Overview – developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by NIS America, Cladun X3 is the latest entry in the dungeon crawling pixel action RPG where everything is customizable. As a villain, you have been pulled into a death game, where you have to do battle across dungeons and against other villains. This title is…
Best of 2025 Retrospective
Hello there, and welcome to my end of year retrospective. This has been a pretty unpredictable year for gaming, with some amazingly fun games being released, alongside some real train wrecks. There have been series revivals, continuations of existing franchises and excellent indie titles, there was even a once cancelled game finally being brought to…
Telenet Shooting Collection – Steam Review
Overview – originally developed by Telenet Japan and Wolf Team, with Edia Co bringing them to new audiences, the Telenet Shooting Collection is a selection of classic retro shooters from the 90s. Players can enjoy four classic shooter titles, from the PC-Engine Super CD Rom and SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis, with some of the games never…
Lost Gems Special – Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)
Hello and welcome to the latest instalment of Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, forgotten or pulled from official distribution. This week is the follow up to my feature earlier in the month, where I discussed NiGHTS into Dreams, the on-rails flying adventure for the SEGA Saturn. This time…
Disgaea 7 Complete – Nintendo Switch 2 Review
Overview – developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by NIS America, Disgaea 7 Complete is the enhanced and definitive version of the latest SRPG title in the series. As the wayward warrior Fuji and the otaku Pirilika, cause chaos across the Hinotomo Netherworlds, fighting demons, making money and learning the way of Bushido. This…
Lost Gems – Zap! Snowboarding Trix (SEGA Saturn)
Hello and welcome back to Lost Gems, the feature series where I cover the games that are lost, forgotten or abandoned. I will be continuing with the winter theme, by covering an extreme sports game that was released by Pony Canyon, TV Tokyo and Atelier Double for the SEGA Saturn. So let’s take a look…
Trouble Witches Final!: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam – PlayStation 4 Review
Overview – developed by Rocket Engine and Studio SiestA, with publishing handled by ININ Games, Trouble Witches Final: Episode1 Daughters of Amalgam is the latest update to the Cute ‘Em up shooter. Take to the air with one of 12 witches, each with unique character stories and play styles in frantic bullet hell action. This…
Lost Gems – Winter Heat (SEGA Saturn)
Hello an welcome to this week’s instalment of Lost Gems, the series where I discuss classic games that have been lost, forgotten or abandoned. As it is the winter season, I want to cover the winter sports game developed for arcades by SEGA AM3, then ported to the SEGA Saturn for the 1998 winter Olympics.…
Dancin’ Divas – Steam Review
Overview – developed by MrPr1993 and published by Shady Corner Games, Dancin’ Divas is a retro styled brawler inspired by the classics of the genre. As one of four tough as nails cabaret singers, set out to reclaim your treasures from the mysterious moustachioed villain Van Bad, while causing chaos along the way. This title…
Lost Gems – NiGHTS into Dreams (SEGA Saturn)
Hello there and welcome to Lost Gems, the series where I cover games that have been lost, abandoned or simply forgotten. This week I will be discussing a title that is near and dear to me, the classic on-rails flight adventure from Sonic Team, developed and published for the SEGA Saturn. This feature will also…
Sonic Wings Reunion – PlayStation 4 Review
Overview – developed by SUCCESS Corp, with publishing handled by Red Art Games and Hamster, Sonic Wings Reunion is a vertical shooter, where the world is threatened by a mysterious organisation. Play as one of eight pilots and take to the skies on a mission to save the world from this mysterious threat. This version…
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